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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Sharp enough to take on full-backs, though not a pure speed player. (conf 0.6)
Good running speed, not elite among Premier League wide players. (conf 0.55)
Neat, balanced movement in small spaces and between the lines. (conf 0.6)
Covers huge distances, with a high Premier League minutes total. (conf 0.65)
Control
Clean control under pressure, a long-standing strength. (conf 0.6)
Capable carrier with tidy close control rather than flashy dribbling. (conf 0.58)
Sensible body use, but not a big holder of the ball. (conf 0.55)
Reasonable technique; shooting is secondary to his link play. (conf 0.55)
Distribution
Combines well in tight spaces, central to his role. (conf 0.6)
Can spread play when asked, though not a deep playmaker. (conf 0.5)
Delivers from the flank, with a good number of assists over the years. (conf 0.52)
Reads supporting runs well and plays as a creator. (conf 0.58)
Chance threat
Chipped in with goals at Fulham but not a prolific finisher. (conf 0.55)
Makes reasonable shot choices, rarely forcing low-value efforts. (conf 0.5)
Finds pockets between the lines and makes support runs. (conf 0.58)
No known dead-ball specialism; his output comes from open play. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Slight frame and not an aerial threat in either box. (conf 0.5)
Stays on his feet and competes without being a duel specialist. (conf 0.52)
Defense
Works hard to press from wide or central attacking positions. (conf 0.58)
Contributes to turnovers, though not a major defensive disruptor. (conf 0.5)
Tracks back sensibly within a team shape. (conf 0.5)
Mental
Calm in tight areas, valued by successive managers. (conf 0.58)
Sound, low-risk choices in the final third. (conf 0.58)
A high-effort player noted for workload in and out of possession. (conf 0.65)
Resilience
Has been a regular for club and country for years with few long layoffs. (conf 0.45)
Outlook
Aged 30, so his level is stable with little scope to improve. (conf 0.5)
Nigeria centurion with World Cup and AFCON experience and Premier League years. (conf 0.6)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Alex Iwobi is a Nigerian attacking player who operates on either wing or as a number ten, valued for his stamina, tidy technique and willingness to combine in tight areas. A product of Arsenal's academy, he won the FA Cup there before moving to Everton in 2019 and then to Fulham in September 2023. He has been a regular for Nigeria since 2015, appearing at the 2018 World Cup and in several Africa Cup of Nations campaigns. He is a nephew of the former Nigeria midfielder Jay-Jay Okocha.
Won the FA Cup with Arsenal in 2016-17.
Reached 100 caps for Nigeria in June 2026.
Released music under the name 17, his Fulham shirt number, from 2024.